GET LINK VIA SMS So for most of you, Mehendi isn’t the most elaborate affair, right?  It involves two people drawing beautiful black art on your hand as your closest family and friends gather around in your home, play the CD your brother downloaded the night before of ‘mehendi songs’ (Seriously, there is SO much we need to thank DDLJ for!) and in general gorge on yummy chaat. So if you aren’t thinking about hiring a full-fledged decorator from our awesome decorator list here,  these cool little ideas should have you covered! Bangle strings with lollipops photo from Anandna’s Mehendi shot by Going Bananas.; Floating candles and flowers picture from Radhikas wedding shot by Mahima Bhatia 200 Plain Colored Glass Bangles from your nearest bangle store  (1200-1500 Rs ) Lollipops from your local super market ( 2o for Rs 200) Genda Flower Strings from your florist ( 500 Rs for a lot of strings), Tea lights (270 Rs for a pack of fifty from Fab Furnish),

Colorful Ribbons and Gota from craft supply store ( 300 Rs for 6 ribbons) , Neighborhood Flower Pots (free) String the glass bangles one below the other with colored ribbons so they become long strings of 10 bangles each. Hang these from the wall, or any raised surfaces Hang the lollipops at the end of the bangle string for a unique surprise Intersperse these with Genda flower strings alternatively Use clay pots, or the potted pots you have and fill them with water, add a few natural flowers and tealights to float in them. Use remnants of colored ribbons to create short strings you can attach on to armrests of your sofa, chairbacks etc. Get a few really old modas or cane chairs and drape them with old saris borrowed from mom. Add a few floor cushions in brightly-coloured covers on straw mats to add some drama. Hang a gendha phool with string on some bangles and make it fun. Or better yet, make a DIY Bangle candle. Just stack all coloured bangles and stick them up with fevicol into temporary bangle tumblers without a bottom.

Just add a tealight inside. Budget : 7,000 Rs Flowy coloured dupattas with sequins/ mirror work  (Rs 500 each – get 10 from Jabong or your nearest fabric store ) Multicolored cushion covers (Rs 300 for a set of 5  (get 2 sets from Amazon India)  and stick colored bangles on them) , Mirrored wall decals (650 for pack of 1, get 3 packs in different Mehendi type of themes from  Amazon India) Loosely hang the flowy dupattas against the windows and at the back of your sofa against the wall. bean bag chair trinidadAlso drape these as ‘throws’ over your sofababy bouncing chair asda Strew cushion covers about on the floor in various colorscheap table and chair rentals inland empire

Use mirrored wall decals from Amazon in the shape of  wall mirrors and elephants -to be stuck on the wall to go with your Rajasthani theme Borrow a few umbrellas from your BFFs and stick flowers on the rims for some fun. A few ribbons and there you go….you have a ribbon backdrop that will cost you nothing! Kites in a ton of different colors (2400 Rs for a pack of 30 kites here) Round Paper Lanterns in different colors (150 Rs for 1 Lantern- get 10 from Fab Furnish) Fluffy Decorations (Buy 9 for Rs 1200) from Amazon India Party shopbeach chair rental orient beach String multiple kites on a manja (Tough String) and strew it around your drawing room or garden area .wingback chairs for sale nzMake sure the kites look like they are suspended in the airreplica eames chairs melbourne

Hang round paper lanterns (you could hang 3 on each side of the bride’s seat for a very pretty photo op!) Use fluffy decorations to create a feature wall (stick all of them to a large chart paper and use that as a backdrop for a photo booth! Use kite paper to make DIY buntings with strings and hang them everywhere! Take a few printed butter paper rolls and wrap them around tealights to give a festive look. Hope these help !!!!! In case you do end up using any of these, do send us few pics :) Also check out: Mehendi Favor Ideas your guests will love!There are two types of canes that are most commonly used: Left: One type of support cane (credit: Wikipedia) Middle: One type of "probing" cane (credit: Wikipedia) Right: Using a support cane and a probing cane for outdoor travel (credit: Dona Sauerburger) Long white canes come in two categories: ones that fold and ones that don't. Folding canes, which can be collapsed and stored easily, come in aluminum or graphite models.

Graphite canes are lighter and easier to fold and unfold than aluminum ones. While great for travel, folding canes tend to be less sturdy when compared to straight (non-folding) canes and don't provide the same amount of sensory feedback. A popular straight style cane is made of fiberglass, which is ultra-light, provides lots of sensory feedback, and bends slightly if it slides under a car or similar obstacle. A support cane and a probing cane are designed differently and serve very different purposes, so the choice of which cane to use will depend on your needs: If you need a cane to help you know what is on the ground in front of you, it is recommended that you use a probing cane. If you can't see well enough to know what is on the ground in front of you and you need a cane for support, you will need two canes. Peer Advisor Susan Kennedy: How My White Cane Brought Me Freedom with her white cane Meeting My "Freedom Stick" It was a sunny autumn morning a few years ago.

On the brick pathway in front of my house, my mobility instructor and I stood side-by-side. I swept my new white cane across the uneven surface, registering the sensation of the bricks compared to the smooth wooden porch boards I explored earlier. The bumps and cracks felt jarring and jumbled together. The information overwhelmed my brain. I stopped and asked if my arm was at the correct angle, I didn't want to be making a habit with a poor stance. My instructor assured me my posture was fine. "With practice, you'll get the hang of it," my instructor said. I nodded and moved my cane again. With any new motor skill, muscle nerves need repetition to store the movement into the brain's long term memory. Initially, everything would feel deliberate even clunky. I put faith in my instructor and gave my awkwardness the benefit of the doubt. I wanted to learn. I realize some people with vision loss hesitate for a variety of reasons to try orientation and mobility skills. For me, it was a way forward;

I was ready to be independent and using a white cane would give me freedom. Read more about Susan's journey to freedom with her white cane at Freedom Sticks: How My White Cane Brought Me Freedom at the Visually Impaired: Now What? A wide variety of cane tips now provide smoother operation and more durability. Each tip has its pros and cons. Left: Cane tips from AmbuTech are now available in a wide variety of styles and functions (credit: AmbuTech) Right Top: The "Bundu Basher" cane tip for wilderness travel (credit: Dona Sauerburger) Right Bottom: Rural travel with the "Bundu Basher" cane tip and a support cane (credit: Moira Higgerty) It is possible for you to use a wheelchair and learn how to use a long cane to help navigate obstacles and drop-offs. However, success depends on individual circumstances, such as your type and level of vision loss, overall physical limitations, and chair style. Consult your O&M specialist about whether using a long cane with a wheelchair is right for you.